Enrollment is the lifeblood of colleges and universities, but the era of organic growth is over. A combination of demography and economics is discouraging a large segment of students from enrolling. The problem is not a lack of learners, but rather a lack of alignment between academic programs and the job market. This paper lays out how data-science degrees and literacy across the curriculum can drive enrollment and academic transformation.
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